AL Private Investigator case studies
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The Alabama Private Investigator License Examination is the credentialing assessment associated with private investigation licensing in Alabama, which is administered under the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). This study page is an independent preparation resource for candidates working toward licensure; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by ALEA or any state board. The AL Private Investigator case studies are 5 cases and about 3,316 words.
1Surveillance at the Subject's Home
You are a licensed private investigator in Alabama, hired by an insurance company to conduct surveillance on a claimant, Dana, who is suspected of exaggerating a back injury. The client provides Dana's home address and asks you to 'get video of her doing anything physical.' You park on the public street across from Dana's house and begin recording.
667 words, about 3 min2Handling Digital Evidence from a Client
A client, a small business owner, hires you to investigate an employee suspected of stealing trade secrets. The client provides you with a USB drive containing files copied from the employee's work computer, including emails, documents, and a folder labeled 'personal.' The client says the USB drive was created by the IT department during a routine backup and that they have the right to review all files on company equipment.
655 words, about 3 min3Contract Terms and Scope Creep
You are a private investigator hired by a law firm to locate a witness, John, in a civil lawsuit. The engagement letter states: 'Investigator will locate and provide a current address and phone number for John Doe.
709 words, about 4 min4Records Retention and Reporting
You are a private investigator in Alabama. You conducted an investigation for a client, a retail store, regarding an employee theft.
588 words, about 3 min5Undercover Investigation and Ethical Boundaries
You are hired by a manufacturing company to investigate suspected drug use and theft among employees. The company asks you to go undercover as a new employee to gather information.
697 words, about 3 min